Re: can't get security tab on folder to show up.

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From: Phil (itchy&scratchy_at_homer.doh.no.spam)
Date: 08/31/04 

Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:10:15 -0400

"hazz" <hazz@sonic.net> wrote in message
news:%23O%23ROv5jEHA.3148@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> control panel -> folder options -> View -> Advanced Settings -> Use
> simple file sharing DOES NOT WORK.
> per WinXP help file suggestion.

You supposed to uncheck simple file sharing. You have to have your drive
formatted in ntfs. You need xp pro(xp home boot to safe mode)

>
> Any other ideas to get the folder to show up?
>
> I am having a problem with folders and folder contents (files) in
> mysteriously becoming Read Only or Archive. I am not setting these
> properties. I am hoping that this is some kind of indadvertant
> security permission thing that is doing this.

Folders are not read-only. XP just marks all folders indeterminate by
default. It is a tri-state check box. Colored in is indeterminate, checked
is read-only, unchecked is normal. The folders are not read-only and should
work as normal. Just ignore the read-only box on folders. If you have a
piece of software that is having problems writing to a folder then try to
get an xp
compatible version of the program. Or post the exact problems you're having.
Most likely if it is a well written app then is it not the read-only check
box, more likely a permissions setting.

Here is some info on it:

XP does this by design. In XP the read only attribute
is only used by explorer to see if the folder is a special or a system
folder. Read up on it:
For XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
or for other win versions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256614

File permissions info:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Limited Access
    ... uncheck the last option for use simple file sharing. ... that user account to access includes that user account and that other shares ... the needed access to that folder. ... user read/list/execute permissions if you want them to see and copy files ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Access is denied. , error from ipconfig, ping, netsh, etc.
    ... To access the folder's Security Tab to do the steps below Simple File Sharing has to be disabled. ... With Windows XP Pro you have to disable Simple File Sharing in the Folder Options, with XP Home you have to boot to Safe-Mode. ... Click on the Security Tab and then again on the Advanced button (Special Permissions) ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Folder Sharing Help Needed
    ... authenticating to domain user accounts] with simple file sharing disabled ... folder [NTFS permissions] of the folder being shared. ... the only file sharing that I can to work is simple sharing. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Cant access folder in user account over network
    ... you can temporarily disable Simple File Sharing by starting ... >> A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP: ... >> and Security, and share the folder. ... click the Permissions button to ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: XP Home: selective folder sharing
    ... With Simple File Sharing disabled, right click the desired folder, click Sharing ... specify network access permissions, and click the Security tab to specify NTFS ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)